Very Good
#825 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 37% in state
Littlerock Elementary School
Elementary School · Tumwater School District · Olympia, WA
A Tumwater School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
12710 Littlerock Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512
- Math 51% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Littlerock Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2018, to 56% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Littlerock Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,014/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Olympia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,738
Median home value
$438,800
Median rent
$1,655/mo
College educated
36.5%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98512; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Tumwater School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Lake ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | Not available | 397 | Compare → |
| East Olympia ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 613 | Compare → |
| Michael T Simmons ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | Not available | 442 | Compare → |
| Peter G Schmidt ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 586 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Tumwater School District
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #2 of 12
- District spending per student
- $16,374NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Littlerock Elementary School is listed in Tumwater School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Littlerock Elementary School
Littlerock Elementary School is a public elementary school in Olympia, WA, part of Tumwater School District, serving approximately 344 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #825 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Littlerock Elementary School
What grades does Littlerock Elementary School serve?
Littlerock Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Littlerock Elementary School?
Littlerock Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 344 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Littlerock Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Littlerock Elementary School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Littlerock Elementary School rank in WA?
Littlerock Elementary School ranks #825 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Littlerock Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Littlerock Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Littlerock Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Littlerock Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Littlerock Elementary School a charter school?
No, Littlerock Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Littlerock Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Littlerock Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Littlerock Elementary School?
37.8% of students at Littlerock Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 344
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Thurston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.5%
- Phone
- (360) 709-7250
- Area population (ZIP 98512)
- 31,291
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98512; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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